FOOD & DRINK
Grand opening events set for new movie house
The Last Picture House, a boutique cinema and cocktail lounge in downtown Davenport, will show a brand-new movie Dec. 9 before its national release, as well as arguably the most famous film shot in Iowa. For its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 9, the two-screen theater at 325 E. 2nd St.,...
Happy Joe's Transforms its Pizzas into Pizza Burgers
December 04, 2023 // Franchising.com // DAVENPORT, Iowa - People love pizza. People love burgers. For the creative minds at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, combining the two just makes sense – especially since they’ve mastered the art of developing extraordinary pizza creations. The big idea...
Adoptable 4-Legged Friends: Meet “Lava Girl”
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jo Nicolson, Humane Society of Scott County, introduces viewers to “Lava Girl”, a five-year-old lab mix that needs a forever home. She recently recovered from a severe skin infection due to the fantastic veterinary care at the shelter. Currently, the Bissell Clear the Shelters campaign...
The Market in Moline to close by Christmas
Shopping local this holiday season takes on extra meaning this month, as this will be the last one for The Market: A Journey to Joy. The nearly five-year-old collection of local vendors (offering a wide variety of merchandise) will close after Dec. 24, 2023 at the second floor of Spotlight Theatre and Event Center, 1800 7th Ave., Moline.
There Is A Big Secret Behind One Of The Quad Cities’ Favorite Holiday Treats
We're enjoying our favorite holiday snacks now and there's a hidden fact about one of them you should know. Every Halloween we debate whether candy corn is good or just mini-traffic cone-sized rubber, every Christmas we typically debate whether we like eggnog or what it even is (both candy corn and eggnog are excellent, don't @ me) because we have our faves this time of the year.
Quad Cities bids farewell to legendary entertainment venue
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - After over five decades in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub industry, RIBCO’s owner, Terrence Tilka, is calling it a career. “To walk in here and see certain people sitting at the bar, not knowing that we were going to have bands recording, Daytrotter, and celebrities who happened to be in town, and this is where they hung out. The live bands that were here, it was just amazing. I mean, it’s not the typical lifestyle anyone has,” said Tilka.
Enjoy Free Admission At This Popular Eastern Iowa Museum
The Figge Art Museum’s first Free Second Saturdays will be taking place on Saturday, December 9. You can enjoy everything the Figge has to offer including special events on "Second Saturdays" thanks to a grant from Art Bridges Foundation Nationwide ‘Access for All’ initiative that was announced in October. These days will offer broader access to a diverse array of exhibitions and highlight the museum’s comprehensive art education programming.
The Road Inside A Popular Davenport Park Is Now A One-way
Those who read the headline of this article, clicked on the link to this article, and thought to themselves, "Must be a slow news day." First of all, we aren't KWQC (they are actually journalists and news reporters). Secondly, yep. Finally, you just need to know this, okay?. Look at...
QCA salsa shop hopes to become hot in retail
A company taking over the space of a former ice cream shop in East Moline is hoping to become a hot commodity. The owner of Lobos Salsa wants to use the space to expand in retail, and as Our Quad Cities reporter Michael Frachalla discovered, the business started at home has already shown tremendous growth.
A dream come true: Hollywood filmmakers open Davenport cinema
On Dec. 9, filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are set to welcome audiences to the grand opening of The Last Picture House, their new boutique cinema and cocktail lounge. Located along the Mississippi River in Davenport’s Motor Row District, The Last Picture House offers audiences a curated movie-going experience, as well as a place to gather with fellow patrons at the bar and lounge area.
Check Out The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week… Salem!
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. She was born in 2018, is up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and spayed. Salem has FIV which means she will need to be the only cat in the home or go home with other FIV+ kitties! This pretty girl needs a cat savvy adopter that will help her relax and become more social. Are you the purrfect match for Salem? Come meet her and find out! We can’t wait for Salem to find her furever!
Fast Food Frenzy: 4 Moline Eateries That Will Tantalize Your Taste Buds
This article presents an exploration of four fast food joints in Moline. Have you had the chance to try any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
December Marks The Final Page of 2023, Check Out These Calendar Extras
Here we've made it to the end of another year at the Dwyer & Michaels Classic Car Calendar offices. And look--here's Rachel tied up like a shiny present! Or perhaps she's giving us a timely reminder to make sure your cargo is secured in the bed of your truck. Either way, She has our attention! Oh, yeah--there's a truck there too...thanks to Keith for lending us his '54 Chevy!
Mystery Dog Illness Impacts Milan Dog Daycare Business
Discover how a mysterious dog illness is impacting dog daycares across the country, including one in Milan. With symptoms similar to kennel cough, this unidentified illness is causing concern among pet owners and daycare operators, forcing some to close their doors temporarily.
From Inspiration to Reality: Opening The Last Picture House
On this episode of What's Happenin' QC Scott Beck and Bryan Woods co-owners of The Last Picture House, a new movie theater opening in downtown Davenport, discuss the December 9th grand opening. The grand opening lineup includes a family screening of Field of Dreams in the afternoon. The big event...
Sign Up Now: Rock Island Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring Activities Registration Open
The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring Activity Guide is out and registration is now OPEN for tons of fun winter/spring activities! Sign up now for Sweetheart Dance, over twenty different fitness classes, a variety of youth sports, swim lessons with new parent/tot options, spring events, egg hunts, trips and more! Visit www.rigov.org/activityguide to view online and just click on an activity to register.Visit here for more details.
Eastern Iowa Town Closes Park To Stop The Spread Of Dog Disease
There has been a mysterious disease harming and killing dogs throughout Iowa and the U.S. The disease is spreading like wildfire and just like at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials are closing things down to dogs. Bettendorf city officials just announced that a popular dog park in...